The challenges of our world can consume me. How can I step back and take a wider view?
I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous, your handmade sky-jewelry, Moon and stars mounted in their settings. Then I look at my micro-self and wonder, Why do you bother with us? Why take a second look our way?
Psalm 8v3-4(message)
I can rate people according their perceived understanding and the answers they offer. To the Lord who created the universe no one rates. Our partial understanding undermines our supposed expertise.
Just now in Physics theories are threat from a new telescope’ discoveries (JWST). Even when our nakedness is exposed, we cling to the illusion of omniscience. Our culture lacks the imagination to embrace our limits. ‘We don’t know what we don’t know.’
You put us in charge of your handcrafted world, repeated to us your Genesis-charge, Made us lords of sheep and cattle, even animals out in the wild …
Psalm 8v6-7(message)
The arrogance of experts extends to our care of the earth. We imagine our decisions can save or destroy what God holds in his hands. He gave people charge of his created order. He is aware of our limitations. He knows when or when not to step in – politics, economics, environment, military, …
Lord, forgive me for my foolish perceptions. Forgive me for thinking that I know enough to come to understand fully. Help me to walk with you in trust and peace not swayed by the threats of those who wish to control me.